The Hockey Star’s Remorse

Chapter 88

Stepping out of the elevator onto the bustling floor of my firm, a rush of

excitement and nerves surged through me. The exclusive interview was just a few hours away.

I’d done all I could to prepare. Penny had ultimately become Timothy and I’s coaches, constructing a hypothetical script for us that we were tasked to memorize and practice. I’d been practicing since last night, not wanting anything to catch me off guard.

Penny and Aria told me what clothes would make me look soft and friendly in the eyes of the public, hopefully miles away from the mistress persona constructed by the media.

I felt much better overall. With my eyebrows plucked and my face and hair done up, I felt like I was giving off a cleaner aura.

As I walked towards my desk, the low hum of conversations and the clacking of keyboards filled the air. Curious eyes followed me all the way down the walkway. Brief whispers carried my name with them.

Amidst the sea of colleagues, I caught sight of Jasper, his scowl unmistakable even from a distance. I couldn’t help but smirk internally at his slid off the surface of his desk and tossed his pen to the

side. He had yet to shred the bitterness from our last trial and he made every workday a pain to get through.

He strolled over, kicking a balled–up piece of paper to the side as he walked. I. averted

my eyes and opened my laptop, determined to not let him ruin my mood.

“Ah, Evie, the star of the hour!” he sneered.

I sighed inwardly, bracing myself for whatever Jasper had cooked up this time. “What can I do for you, Jasper?”

He chuckled condescendingly. “Oh, nothing, really. Congratulations on the interview!”

“Thank you, Jasper,” I replied with a polite smile, my voice steady. There was no use in letting his negativity get under my skin, not when hope was on the horizon.

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He raised an eyebrow, his lips curling into a smirk. “Must be nice to have connections that pull strings for you.”

I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. Jasper’s jealousy was as transparent as ever. “As F told you before, I believe in earning my accomplishments through hard work. Not my fault you can’t keep up.”

His smirk turned into a scowl. “Sure, sure. Some people just have a knack for that sort of thing.”

keep my cool. “You’re not going to

be honest, Evie. You’re the talk of the town right

let hist words affect me. I had worked hard for this moment, and I wasn’t about

and his eyes gleamed with something that resembled envy. “Enjoy your little victory dance, Evie.

my shoulders. “You

with mischief. “I know enough

his attempts to

now.

a deep breath, I refocused on the tasks at hand,

apartment. The interview was just two hours away now, and

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alert.

kicked off my shoes and headed straight for my bedroom to get ready. I pulled open my closet door and pulled out the dress and shoes that Penny and I had decided on. It was a navy

reflection. I took a deep breath, reminding myself that I had earned my place in this moment. After

hair and makeup. I opted for a classic updo, wanting to exude an air of sophistication. As I applied makeup, I tried

each one filled with talking points and facts that I wanted to cover during the interview. I knew that Carl Plunk was notorious for throwing curveball questions,

I picked up my bag and headed out

of the town, a short drive from my apartment. As I navigated the streets, I couldn’t help but replay my

I arrived at the building, a surge of nerves washed over me. I reminded myself to take deep breaths as I parked the car and headed inside. The reception. area was bustling with assistants, producers, and fellow guests–all of whom seemed to be equally caught up in the anticipation of

seat, my heart rate increasing

nerves,

a fellow guest offering

hand. “I’m Sarah, Carl’s production assistant. Nice

“Hi, Sara.

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calming my racing thoughts.. I reminded myself that

time.

mixture of support and strain.

traced over me. I looked down, wondering what had caught his interest, but then I remembered the

beautiful,” he muttered, then shook his head. “I mean,

my chin, feeling the warmth reach my cheeks.